The Chair of the Battery Park City Authority, William C. Thompson, Jr., will be recognized for his long and distinguished record of public service to the city. The biennial awards honor individuals and organizations that have contributed to the vitality and success of brick masonry construction in the New York area. 6 – 10 pm. $275. Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Desbrosses St., www.gobrick.com.

Thursday, Oct. 20

International Fine Arts & Antique Dealers Show Preview Party

One of the biggest events of the social season – and a great place to discover antiques and art – this year’s preview party promises to be fabulous, with sponsorship from the flash site One Kings Lane. And it’s all for a good cause: 100 percent of the proceeds from the event benefit patient care, research and education programs at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Tickets start at $200. Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue and 67th Street. To purchase tickets, please contact Charlotte Reardon in the MSKCC Society Office at 212-639-7972.

Living With History: Restoring, Redesigning and Reviving NY’s Landmark Interiors

This half-day symposium will showcase several landmarked projects, highlighting the various approaches to preserving the past while accommodating the needs of modern life. Panelists include interior designer Eric Cohler; interior designer Jamie Drake; architect Cleary Larkin of Beyer Blinder Belle; Senior Designer of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Frank Mahan; architectural historian Matthew Postal, and Executive Director of the Historic House Trust, Franklin D. Vagnone. 9:30 am-1pm. $35. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave. Reservations required by calling 917-492-3392.

Saturday, Oct. 22

Fall House Tour

The New York Junior League’s Annual House Tours showcase the city’s prestigious and luxurious residences, while highlighting architecture, art, history and the exquisite style of interior design. The tour begins with a breakfast at the Astor House, followed by a self-guided tour through the homes; a buffet lunch, post-tour cocktail reception, and silent auction are also included. 10 am-6:30 pm. $125 at the door. Registration and breakfast at the Astor House, 130 E. 80th St.

Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23

C. Wonder Flagship Store Grand Opening

No plans for the weekend? Now you’ve got ’em. The C. Wonder flagship in SoHo will open its doors on Saturday, with a fab celebration all weekend long. Events include: the C. Wonder Flower Cart, where the first 400 people to make an in-store purchase will win a special bouquet for the ladies in their life, to be delivered on Oct. 24; the Wheel of Wonder, where you can spin to win special prizes; and live DJs, celeb appearances, free treats and even gifts with purchase. Sat., 11 am-8 pm and Sun., 11 am-7 pm. C. Wonder, 72 Spring St., 212-219-3500.

Tuesday, Oct. 25

BRIC Contemporary Art Gala

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of BRIC’s contemporary art program and the artists and individuals who have helped to shape Brooklyn’s vibrant creative community over the last three decades. The event will bring together artists, their supporters and leaders in business, visual arts and media for a performance program, live art auction, drinks and dinner. Attendees include developer Louis V. Greco, Jr., principal at SDS/Procida Development Group, and Douglas C. Steiner, chairman of Steiner Studios. 6:30-11:30 pm. Tickets start at $350. The Liberty Warehouse at Pier 41, Red Hook, Brooklyn. For more information and tickets, visit www.bricartsmedia.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 26

Street Fight Summit

Yop thinkers from Foursquare, Yipit, Fwix, Topix, Gilt City, Zaarly and many others will discuss advertising in the local marketplace. Among the participants are, Douglas Heddings, founder and president of the Heddings Property Group, who will weigh in on a panel discussing the growing hyper local real estate market. Other panelists include Jonathan Butler, publisher of Brownstoner, and Lockhart Steele, president and founder of Curbed. 8 am-6 pm. $599. For more information, visit www.streetfightsummit2011.eventbrite.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

AConversation with Gary Barnett

Gary Barnett is the president and founder of Extell Development Company, a real estate developer of residential, commercial and hospitality properties. Among Extell’s current projects are the development of Riverside South on the Upper West Side, which when complete will include more than 7,000 new homes, retail plazas, restaurants, parking and 21 acres of parkland; the redevelopment of the Carlton House Hotel at Madison Avenue and 61st Street into luxury condominiums and prime retail properties; and One57, which will be the tallest residential building in the city and will include 95 ultra-luxury condominiums above a five-star Park Hyatt hotel. 6-8 pm. $10. The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, 212-683-0023.

SALES

JENSEN-LEWIS

969 Third Ave., 212-434-0990

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 am-7 pm; Sun., noon-6 pm

Sale: Through Nov. 7

With the grand opening of its new 10,000-square-foot showroom in New York’s Design District, Jensen-Lewis is offering 30 percent off in stock and special order Calligaris items.

KARTELL

39 Greene St., 212-966-6665

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 am-7 pm; Sun., noon-6 pm

Sale: Through Oct. 31

All lighting products are 15 percent off, including the new Bloom lamp and classics such as the Cindy and Bourgie lamps.